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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
Pacific frutt Grower.

Messrs. Raymert aud Brooks Gave
commenced the publication in this city
of the Pacific Fruit Groa0er, very
handsome double.column, illustrated
magazine of twenty four pages, beauti.
fully printed and filed with excellent
articles devoted to the fruit interests of
the Pacific Coast. 1t is not intended to
be devoted to any one section, but will
embrace in broad, generous and appre-
ciative consideration the fruit interests
of the whole coast belonging to the
United States, and the Territories of
Arizona and New Mexico in the interior
of the country. In their salutatory the
editors say:
The objects which we have in view
are threefold:
First. To collate and publish expert.
ences of practical Pacific Coast fruit
growers and to afford them means Of
interchanging ideas, upon matters con.
nected with their chosen occupation.
Second. To carefully watch all ques,
tions that may arise, affecting the grow
ing and marketing OF fruits, to urge and
assist 10 maintaining cooperation
among fruit growers and to aid in secur.
ing such beneficial legislation as may.
from time to time, be thought desirable.
Third. To furnish authentic informa-
ton regarding the fruit growing re.
sources of the coast to outsiders, who
may be thinking of coming hither to en-.
gage in the business.
The publishers have fulfilled their oh.
jects in this number in very thorough
manner and given very large variety
of pomological matter that will be Of
interest to fruit growers. The subscrip-
tion is $3.50 per annum in advance.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
EASTERN.
A Decision Interesting to
Travellers.
DEATH OF A WEALTHY WOMAN
A Bonded Warehouse to be Built
In New York for California
Brandy.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-The President
of Chihuahua, Mexico, recently com
planned to the Treasury Department OF
some damage to his effects caused by the
customs officers at Ell Paso, Tex, in
opening and examining some of his
packages on his arrival there in July
last, en- route to Europe via New York.
Acting on the case, Secretary Fairchild
says: "Without going into the part Gu
lars, the Department has to say that the
Government is not responsible Tor any
loss or injury occurring to an importer of
merchandise, including the baggage of
passengers, which has been caused by
improper conduct on the part of customs
officers, and besides. even if it were re-
sponsible, there ia no appropriation from
which any claim for such loss or damage
can be paid. 1t is suggested that if the
customs officers at FL Paso did hot use
ordinary care and diligence in the exam
ination of your effects at the time You
they are personally responsible
to you for the damages.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
FOREIGN.
England and Venezuela
Sever Relations.
THE COLONIAL CONFERENCE.
Three Cuban Murderers Shot Pub
licIy for the AtrOciOus Murder
of Two ArrierOs.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.
SANTIAGO, Cuba, April 4.-News just
received by the Spanish steamer Valla
Verde, from Venzuela. reports stirring
times there. Three British men of war
in the harbor of Puerto Cabello, the
port of Caracas, the Venezuelan capital.
The British Minister has left the capital,
and is on board one of the war ships.
Diplomatic relations between the British
and Venzuelan governments have been
severed. These complications are due to
the imprisonment of English sailors and
in 1888, without just
cause, intermixed with the aues.
tion of the boundaries be-
tween British Guinea and Venezuela.
Sir William Robertson, British Minister
at Caracas, demanded satisfaction and
the release of the sailors aud passengers
of the English vessels, Henrietta and
j Josephine and the latter demanded a
from Venezuela, but with
out result. In October last, the English
government demanded an instant reply.
The matter was again brought before
the government of Venezuela at Caracas
but as no satisfaction could be obtained,
the diplomatic relations were severed as
before stated. A royal mail steamer
has been dispatched to one of the British |
islands for troops. Venezuela considers |
that dire crisis is at hand, though they |
mad refused to yield when the steamer |
Vallayerde sailed
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
THE COAST.
The Smallpox in San Fran
cisco.
IT COMES FROM CHINA.
A Number OF Surveyors Arrested
for Making Fraudulent Sur
veys in California.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 4.-The steam.
er City of Pelsin arrived this afternoon
from Hong Kong, via. Yokohama,
bringing HOO Chinese, among whom the
smallpox has broken out ten days after
leaving Hong Kong. Word was sent to
Quarantine Officer McAllister, while the
vessel was yet outside the the heads, and
the usual searching force of custom in
spectors was ordered to await further
report before boarding tie vessel. DR..
McAllister boarded the steamer outside
of the heads and found three cases of
smallpox. The yellow flag was ordered
raised and the vessel placed under the
strictest quarantine. The infected Chi
nese will be placed in the pest house.
The white passengers in the cabin will
also be kept in quarantine until it is
certain that they are not infected. The
mails, after thorough fumigation were
landed and before distribution received
another fumigation in the postoffics.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
The Coercion hill.

LONDON, April 4.-Lord Salisbury and
other members of the Cabinet dined at
the Speakers House on Saturday even
ing, but the host was absent, Mrs. Peele
explaining that he was i'll. Medical
authorities attribute Peele's illness to
the length of the sittings of the House.
The Government will not dare hurry
the second reading of the coercion bill,
as an attempt to crush the debate would
undoubtedly produce a wild commotion
throughout the country. The Glad.
stonians aim at fourteen days discussion
before final division, with a recess of
week for stumping the country, agitating
the question. The Ministerialists are
willing to concede seven nights for de-
bate, without recess.
The Radical clubs are organizing
demonstration against the Coercion Bill.
They propose to hold a meeting in Hyde
Park Monday. There is expected to be
an imposing procession.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
Points ON the Su burban.

NEW YORK.. April 4.-These are some
of the reported bets on the Suburban
handicap: Pulsifer has backed Sir
Joseph to win $50. 900, at 80 to l.; Hede
baker has laid $4,000 to $1,000 against
Wickham and $500 to $1,000 against
Billy Gilmore. Goliah is still favorite
for the Kentucky derby. Exile for the
Brooklyn handicap and Fremont for
Withers, with his sable companion,
Hanover, strong second choice. The
Tribune says of Fremont: He has con.
tinued to grow in size and beauty and is
to-day as we'll developed as four-year
old.
Again comes the report from Ken
tucky that w. L. Scott has concluded to
sell his stable and breeding farm, in
which he has invested $50, 900. The
Tribune says: Bard is not to start in the
Suburban. The public may rest assured
that his withdrawal will be announced
in good time. Cassett has not fully de.
cided to scratch him, but it is his pres
ent intention to do so.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
DEATH OF MISS WOLFE.
A Charitable Woma Passes from
Earth.


New YORK, April 4.-Miss Catherine
Louillard Wolfe, daughter of the late
John David Wolfe, an old-time hard.
ware merchant of this city, died of dia.
belts, at her residence, No. lib Madison
avenue, this morning, aged 60 years.
Her mother was a daughter of Peter
Louillard. the elder. She was probably
the richest unmarried woman in the
United States. Her father dying in 1872
leaving her the sole heir to his immense
estate. She devoted nearly all her time
to charity. She was also a great patron
of art and literature, her residence being
stocked with works of famous painters,
rare books and costly bric.a.brac
Among the most prominent of her
charitable deeds were the building of the
uewsboys' lodging. house, Grace House,
in the rear Of Grace Church, and
the American chapel at Rome, which
cost S25, 600. She was also member of
the various charitable societies connect.
ed with the Episcopal church. The
Wolfe fund for the support of iDtirm
clergymen was established by her. Her
last donation was the puacliase, for
$50, 900, of a large house in Lafayette
Place, to be used as residence for the
Episcopal bishop. Her collection of
paintings is valued at more than 5000,
600.
Miss Wolfe's wealth may be estimated
at $40. 600. 900, half of which is invested
in improved renl estate in New York.
Her nearest relatives are first cousins in
the Lorillard, Bishop and Bruce fami-
lies, and she is. also, on her mothers
side, related to Roscoe Conkling. The
funeral will take place on Thursday next
at Grace Church, at o'clock. 1t is ex
pected that Bishop Potter, lifelong
friend of the Wolfe family, will conduct
the services.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
SHOT DEAD.
A RObber That Will Rob No
More.

ALBUQUERQUE, April 4.-The officers
in pursuit of Bill and John Brown, noto-
rious desperadoes implicated in wreck.
ing the Atlantic and Pacific train
near Blue Water in January last,
came upon the pair yesterday
near l., Joya. A summons to halt was
answered by O shot from Bill Browns
revolver. The officer returned the fire
and Bill tumbled from his saddle dead.
John threw up bis hands and surren.
dered, and will be taken to Socorro
county under charges of murder aud
horse stealing. This is the second of
the gang of traiu-wreckers that has
been killed by officers. Three are in
Jail awaiting trial. This breaks up one
of the worst gang of desperadoes that
ever infested New Mexico.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
Prohibition In Michigan.

DETROIT, Mich, April 4.-The Mich
igan electors to-day cast their ballots on
two justices of the State Supreme Court,
two Regents of the State University
and two Amendments to the Constitu.
tion, besides county officers. The amend
ments were for an increase of the salary
of State officers and the prohibition of
of the liquor traffic. Both the liquor
and anti.lIquor men have worked hard,
a lively campaign being the result.
1t is almost an impossi6ility to give
definite returns tonight. All reports
as far as received are scattered and in
complete. However, enough is known
TO show that the Republicans have
elected their State ticket by safe pIu-
rality.
The Iribane claims that the plurality
is not less than 10000 As to the
amendments, late returns seem to make
the adoption of both assured. The vote
on the Prohibition amendment has been
very heavy, and the anti-liquor element
has apparently gained a victory. There
being no basis to figure on, no estimates
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
FRAUDULENT SURVEYS.
A Number of Prominent survey.
Ors Indicted and Arrested.

A Number OF Prominent Survey.
Ors Indicted and Arrested.
SAN FRANCISCO, April An accord
ance with the indictment found by the
United States grand jury on Saturday
for conspiracy and perjury in connec-
tion with the alleged fraudulent land
surveys the following arrests were made
to-day: John A. Benson, State Surveyor
General Theodore Rechert, James r.
Glover and w. X. Slack. Bonds were
given in the cases of Reichert and Ben
son and they were released. Later in
the day Duncan McNee and M. F Reil-
ly were arrested and McNse and Glover
were released on giving bonds. The
total number of indictments found by
the grand jury was forty one, and the
number of charges against those thus
far arrested aggregates twenty-five.
Further arrests are therefore still ex'
pected.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
California Oranges East.

SAN FRANCISCO, April IA Bulletin
Chicago special says: Not much can be
said in. addition to our last dispatch
about California oranges this week.
They are still arriving in quantities
sufficient to meet the demand
which is fair for most all vari.
eties. Choice oranges are firm at
the following prices, taken from an offi'
cial circular, and are for California vari-
eties: Bright Riverside, $3@3 so: Santa
Ana, S3@3 %; Los Angeles, 81 1908 20;
Navel oranges, according to quality,
s5@6; Duartes, $3@3 so; San Gabriel,
So. 75@3: Blood oran ges, fancy, $6@5.5O.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
Does the Law Apply to Express
Companies?

WASHINGTON, April 4'-The following
letter, written by instruction of the In
terstate Commission, explains itself:
G. c. Cheney, Gen. Supt. Canadian
Express Co: Your letter Of the lst,
inst, requesting decision of the com.
mission upon the question whether the
interstate commerce law applies to ex-
press companies has been laid before
the Commission and duly considered. If
any express company desires to be heard
by the Commission on this question you
raise, an early opportunity will be offer
ed for the purpose, but until such hear
ing is applied for, the Commission will
argue that the law does apply TO said
companies. Very respectfully,
T. M. COOLEY, Chairman.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
FATHER O'LEAkY.
He is Relieved From His Duties
as a Priest.


st. LOUIS, April 4.-Catholic circles
are agilated here over the recent action
of Archbishop Kenrick in ousting Father
O'Leary from his diocese. Ever since
the strike on the Gould system year
ago Father O'Leary and the Archbishop
have not got along well, owing to
difference of opinion as to the
policy that should be pursued
toward the Knights of Labor aid the
priest has been threatened with re.
moval. Recently, Ole ry applied f1r a
letter of recommendation, to be used
during temporary absence, instead of
this he was given an excat. In feeling
of anger he said: "Your Grace, tina
is not worth the paper it
i, written on. "If is is not" the Arch.
bishop replied, sit will serve ss an intro.
due ion to an exeat." Never before in
the West, it is said, has priest denied
the authority of his superior, and The
clergy are in state of excitement over
he matter, for Father O'Leary asserts
that he will ignore the exeat,
as the Archbishop is guilty OF
a grave canonical blunder in giving it.
He says the Archbishop has no aptnor
ity to issue an exeate. 81 have been
made the victim of conspiracy" said
father O'Leary, ''ou account of
my opposition to the Archbishop's
policy with the Knights OF
Labor during the Gonld strike.
This exeat if enforced will relieve me
from further duties. in the church.
Father O'Leary has been priest for
fourteen years and is great church
builder, having erected five churches In
this state. That the Archbishop will as.
sert his authority there is said to be no
doubt and the outcome is looked for
with great interest and concern.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
THE FATE OF ASSASSINS.
Shot Near the Slaughterh0u 0use for
HOrfible lrlmes.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, April 4.-Three
fiends in human form were shot this af-
ternoon on the outskirts of the city at q
place made famous by the shooting of
the crew of the Virginus. The men
were two mulattoss, Juan Jique and
Juan Goeman and an Indian, Juan
Cocaras. They surprised the driver of a
train of cocoa laden pack mules and his
assistant, mere lad, cut them down with
their machetes, tied them to trees and
practiced shocking and revolving cruel
ties on their Victims, until they were
dad. They sold the Cocoa for $6S. 90.
They were captured and sentenced to
be shot. The case was stubbornly
fought, getting finally to the queen, who
refused to pardon them. Last night Goe.
mer made q public confession, acknowl.
edgipg that he had killed ten men and
that he was ready to die; that his
mother had seven more sons, like him,
who would aveuge his death. The
numbering procliviiies in that family
are hereditary. The father was one of
OuUd lu6
prisoners were taken out by the military
and placed kneeling. with their faces to
the slaughter. house wall Several
Thousand people surrounded the military
lines and looked on. Goemer, the
leader, spoke up, and said: "My
mother has seven, and I am the
most cowardly of all for allowing my.
self to be killed before so many people,
Sir Priest give me drink of rum" He
got his drink. At the first volley from
the firing party of twenty -four all fell,
shot through the head and body. Goe-
mer rolled over as if in pain, and two
more bullets were put into him. The
Indian still showed a little life. A
soldier coolly stepped to the front and
deliberately fred bullet through his
head.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
The marysyflle Fair.

MARYsvILLE, April 4.-The directors
of the 18th district Agricultural Society
held their annual meeting, and elected
the following officers for the ensuing
year, d. E. Knight, President; M.
Marcus. vice, President; T. j. Sherwood,
Secretary;J j. Shatter. Treasurer. 1t
was decided to hold the next fair in
Marysville August 3Oth, and continuing
five days.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
PRAYING for Rain.

ST. HELENA, CAL, April 4 Vineyard
work is slow hereabouts showing dry
ness of surface ground, and every body is
praying for rain. Warehouses are being
extensively talked of in this valley.
The question of new charter or old
charter comes to q vote next Monday.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
THE FAvORITES RETURN.
The Carleton opera Company in
tsErminie.o

The Carleton opera Company In
ssErminie.''
The Grand Opera House was well
filled last night to welcome back Mr.. w.
T. Carleton and his company in q short
season of comic opera. The attraction
was Erminie with which the ha6itues of
the Grand became familiar when this
company visited this city some two
months ago. The fun of the dialogue,
the grotesque dances and the droleries
of the libretto lost none of their charms
since that time. The melodious meas.
ures of the music were exoellently
evoked by the several participants. Alice
Vincent, in the title role, and Rose
Blcndet, as "Cerise" were ss charming
tn stage presence and style as of yore,
and they sang the music assigned them
very acceptably.
Fannie Rice, as "Favotte," was as de,
liciously chic as could be imagined, and
she sang and danced 80 as to capture the
hearts Of the house. Clara Wisdom, as
the "Princess," held her own, and Jo-
sephine Bartlett, as "Capt. De Larmey,"
broke more male hearts in the audience
than female hearts at the fair.
Taylor sang his numbers, particularly
that sweet song,
"I'll not forget"
better than on the occasion of his former
visit. Chas. H. Drew, as "Caddaux, "
was as irresistible as ever. The statu.
esque Greensfelder made o pleasant pict.
ure on the stage. but Ermimie gives no
opportunity to hear his fine bass voice,
except in the ensemble, where the "Good
night" IS sung. He will be heard to
better effect in Nanon. =.
Mr.. Carleton, himself, has but small
space in which to show the rare ex.
cellence of his voice in Ermine, but
he made up for the lack last night by
giving us those two rarest of songs:
"Woman, dear Woman"
and,
"Rose Marie"
The performance, as a whole, was a
very enjoyable thing. For tonight and
for the Wednesday matineee Nanon
is underlined. The programme under
the repertoire gives nothing for Wednes.
day evening. 1t is, no doubt a mistake
On Thursday The Mikado is to be pre-
sented, with an entire outfit of new
scenery.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
The Pana ma Railway.

NEW YORK, April 4.-The annual
election of the Panama Railway resulted
in the re.electi of the old board, who
Immediately organized by the reelection
of the old officers. The annual report
shows the gross earnings for 1856 four
million and tfty-two thousand dollars;
net earnings, one hundred and nineteen
thousand. The report places interest
and sinking fund charges among the ex-
penses, merely making the net earnings
really the surplus earned on stock.
The past year showed the largest ton.
mage in the history of the company.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
Death of n LAWYER.

PHILADELPHIA, April 4.-Wm. s.
Pierce, Associate Judge of the Court of
Common Pleas, died at his residence
this afternoon of heart disease, aged 72.
Judge Pierce was an early and earnest
advocate of the emancipation of slaves,
and was counsel for the slaves in nearly
every fugitive slave case which occurred
after the Fugitive Slave act of 1850.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
INCREASING BUSINESS.
A Bonded Warehouse for CaiifOH
mia Brandy to be Established

A bonded Warehouse for Ca1tfOr.
mia Brandy to be Established
WASHINGTON. April 4.-The Commits
sioner OF Internal Revenue is consider.
ing the proposition for the establishment
of special bonded warehouse for grape
brandy in New York City. to meet the
convenience of trade. The application
is made by California manufacturers,
who represent that their business is in
creasing rapidly throughout the East,
and that it would be greatly facili-
tated if they were allowed to store
their goods in large Quantities. say
O,OOO barrels, in bond In New York.
Commissioner Miller is disposed to
grant the application. provided it is
shown that the business in the East is
really as represented.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
strikes Of Carpenters.

CHICAGO, April 4.--Six thousand CAR
penters are on strike here to-day for
eight hours and thirty five cents an hour.
About ninety out of 300 employers have
acceded to the demands of the Union.
CINCINNATI, April 4.-Nearly ll0o
carpenters went out on strike TO-DAY
for nine hours and - 80 day and eirik
hours on Saturday. It IL seid the isse
demand !. one the employers viii rsfuss
to yield to.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
Horses Burned at jackson.

JACKSON. CAL. April 4.-The stock
stables of Voohries & Barney, located on
their ranch below Drytown, Amador
county, was burned last night, also four
fine mares and a stallion valued at $4,000.
Forty pounds of giant powder, stored in
the stable, blew the place to atoms.
The powder was placed there by men
working on the road. The fire was in
cendiary, and there is no insurance.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
The Wealth er.

SAN Francisco, April 4, P. MIN.
dications for the twenty flour hours COM
mencing at "A. NJ, April 5;h. Califor-
nia generally fair weather, northeasterly
winds in the southern portion; SOUTH
westerly winds, becoming northwesterly,
in the northern portion. Oregon and
Washington, rain.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
The He'll Telephone Case.

Boston. April 4.-Judge Colt, of the
United States Circuit Court, sent down
his opinion of the case of the United
States vs.. the Americrn Bell Telephone
Company, to test the validity Of the
Bell patent, denying the motion of the
defendant for leave to demur to the bill
and also to plead matters in defense.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
Aaxiccs from st. Thomas.

HAVANA, April Am English mail
steamer from st. Thomas, which arrived
here to-day, brings the following advices:
A sharp shock of earthquake was recently
felt in both Antigua and st. Kits. The
Trinidad Journal says: A cntter belong
ing to the American man OF war Sara
toga WAS capsized off La Brea and five
occupants were drowned.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
For the Amendment.

SAN JOSE, April 4.-This evening the
Board of Trade passed a resolution de-
claring it to be to the best interests of
this city that Amendment No. 3, author.
izing cities to frame their own charters,
be adopted.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
The Rede mpIon of the Trade
Dollar.

WASHINGTON, April 4.-The total re-
demption of trade dollars, according to
the latest returns. amounts to $685..
1856. Redemptions are slow and indi-
cate that there are less of these coin in
xstence than was at first supposed. 1t
is now thought that the entire redemp.
ton will not exceed six or seven million
dollars.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-05
Appointed Receiver.

CHICAGO, April 4.-Judge Gresham.
in the United States Circuit Court,
to-day. appointed General John
McNulty, of Bloomington, ILL.,, to Be
receiver of the Wabash railway lines
east of the Mississippi river, to succeed
Judge Cooley, appointed on the Inter-
state Railway Commission.